Jordan- Foreign ministry condemns continued Israeli violations in Al-Aqsa Mosque

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, Apr. 15 (Petra)-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates deplored the continued Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Aqsa Mosque, when Israeli police confronted the staff of the Jordan-run Jerusalem Awqaf and Aqsa Affairs Department.The provocations also included breaking the locks of the mosque's doors, namely the door of the chain and the door leading to the roof of the Islamic museum, as well as cutting the wires of the external speakers in the western part of Al Haram.In a press statement, the ministry's spokesperson, Daifallah Fayez, confirmed that the ministry issued today an official protest note, deploring the Israeli police's actions and recent violations, especially when they broke mosque's doors, cut off its external speakers, and heckled Awaqf employees.The memo emphasized the need that Israel abides by its obligations as an occupying power in occupied East Jerusalem according to international law, fully respects the city's historical and legal status quo, refrain from provocative actions, and respects the authority of Jordan-run Jerusalem Awqaf and Aqsa Affairs Department, the body exclusively authorized to manage affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif.Fayez stressed that the "untenable" behavior of the Israeli police is rejected and condemned, and must be stopped immediately, which represents a "blatant" violation of the status quo, a provocation to the feelings of Muslims, and a breach of the mosque's sanctity.The diplomat stressed that Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Qudsi Al-Sharif, with its entire area of 144 dunums, including mosques, yards and walls, is a pure place of worship for Muslims. AG15/04/2021 16:59:40 MENAFN15042021000117011021ID1101923037